shang dynasty government

government

Zhou Gong temple

• they had a monarchy government
• the king had most power and enforced laws
• the shang dynasty had one king who not only resposible for political issues and rights, but also religion issues and rights.
• since the king had many jobs in his civilization, he served as a commandeer for large armies, and as the cheif priest.
• because the king was responsible for poilitcal and religion rights, the religion in the community had many affects on the choices the king made.